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Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc at Motukarara Raceway (Grass)Sunday, 25 November 2018  
Meeting
Club:Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc at Motukarara Raceway (Grass)
Weather:Showery
Track:Dead
Rail:Not applicable
Stewards:S Mulcay (Chairman), S Wallis, C Tibbs
Veterinarian:Dr A A Corser
 
General
Pre race blood testing was carried out.
Supplementary:
Nil
Summary
Swabbing: RUNCLE, WESTEROS, JACK'S SHADOW, TEHORO TEASE, IT'S ME, JOHNNY WHITE, SENORITA MARGARITA, MEDUSA, ROLLOVA
Protests:   Race 5IVE ALREADY TOLD YOU (3rd Placing)
[Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horse Regs] - Broke in excess of 150 metres at the start. Disqualified from 3rd placing.
Suspensions: Nil
Fines:   Race 3G Smith (CABAZON VICTORY)
[Rule 849(2)] - Incorrect Saddle cloth. Fined $100.
  Race 5H Jerard (IVE ALREADY TOLD YOU)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200.
  Race 6D Butt (ASTOUND)
[Rule 868(3)] - Failed to drive horse out when in a position to finish Fourth. Fined $300.
  Race 6I Cameron (BRIGHT GLOW)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b)] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted. Fined $200.
Warnings:   Race 2M Jones (KOWHAI SUNDOWN)
[Rule Programming Conditions Regs] - Late presenting runner on course.
  Race 2M Perriton (NOBLE MISTRESS)
[Rule Programming Conditions Regs] - Late presenting runner on course.
  Race 7S Diamant (GOD ONLY KNOWS)
[Rule 869(2) & Whip Regs (b).] - Used whip on more occasions than permitted.
  Race 8M Hurrell (GORE BAY)
[Rule 869(3)(b)] - Cautioned manner drove.
Bleeders: Nil
Horse Actions:Race 1MISTER SLICK - Warned Mobiles
 Race 1MOCKINGJAY - Warned Mobiles
 Race 1XMAS BAY - Warned Mobiles
 Race 2SHES SO RIGHT - Veterinary Clearance Received
 Race 4DIANA HARBOUR - Ineligible Racing Manners - Stood Down 1 Trial
 Race 5CHATHAM KNIGHT - Veterinary Clearance Required
 Race 5IVE ALREADY TOLD YOU - Unruly Mobiles
 Race 5JIMMY RICHTER - Warned Mobiles
 Race 5WILD EXCUSE - Warned Mobiles
 Race 7BACK IN BLACK - Warned Racing Manners
 Race 7MISTER MIGHTY - Warned Racing Manners
 Race 8ONE DIRECTION - Warned Mobiles
 Race 9BIG SMOKE - Unruly Mobiles
Medical Certificates: Nil
Driver Changes: Nil
Late Scratchings:Race 3REFINE - 7.27am - Track conditions
 Race 6BELMONT'S GREATEST - 8.21am - Veterinary advice
Scratching Penalties:Ineligible from 26/11/2018 until 30/11/2018 inclusive (5 days):
PHOENIX ARIZONA, BELMONT'S GREATEST, EARTHQUAKE
 Exceptional Circumstances:
REFINE, VERA'S FANCY PANTS, SCARLETT BANNER, YOUNG STRANGER
 
Race Comments
Race 1COUNTRY FEASTS AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACEVideo  Video 
MOCKINGJAY - broke early in the score-up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
XMAS BAY - broke shortly after the start and trailed the field. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
MISTER SLICK - broke early in the score-up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the mobile barrier record of the gelding.
TRAILER PARK GIRL - driver S Murtha momentarily dropped his right foot from the sulky foot rest when activating gear early in the run home.
 
Race 2NICK'S PET FOOD TROTVideo  Video 
The start was delayed when the barrier released prematurely.
KOWHAI SUNDOWN - broke shortly after the start and settled at the rear.
MONARO MARO - broke near the 450 metres.
PASTRANA - trotted roughly under pressure late in the run home and could not be fully tested.
FLYIN MANDY - checked shortly after the start.
SMARTLY SPOKEN - swung sideways when the barrier was released checking inside runner and was slow to begin. Broke near the 700 metres when at the rear.
TOLDYAH FRANKIE - broke approaching the 1500 metres losing several lengths. Broke near the 500 metres.
LOOK AHEAD - held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.
ANOTHERDOLLYTROUBLE - held up early in the run home.
KASH VALLEY - became unbalanced and broke racing over the crossing near the 1700 metres but soon settled.
WESTEROS - shifted out throughout the run home to finish on the extreme outer. When questioned driver J Dunn advised that the off side sliding blind had failed to activate with the gelding locking on the inside rein which placed him at a considerable disadvantage.
 
Race 3THE FAMOUS GROUSE HOTEL MOBILE PACEVideo  Video 
AMERICAN BANNER - lay out throughout the running and in particular when under pressure early in the run home.
JACK'S SHADOW - the near side sliding blind came partially adrift during the running.
CABAZON VICTORY - trainer G Smith was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the mare with an incorrect saddlecloth number.
COMFORTABLY NUMB - broke shortly after the winning post.
MATAU GEM - broke late in the score-up and was back a length at dispatch.
 
Race 4GRANITE BENCHTOP TROTVideo  Video 
ROLLIN THUNDER - broke briefly at the start.
UNIQUE MARSHALL - inconvenienced and broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 600 metres.
CLOVER LOU - broke under pressure near the 100 metres.
HEAVENLY LOVE - broke near the 400 metres losing its chance.
SPURRED BY SUCCESS - broke near the 300 metres losing its chance.
DIANA HARBOUR - broke near the 450 metres losing all chance. The mare was stood down until it trials satisfactorily.
TEHORO TEASE - driver R Holmes reported that he did not have to activate the removable deafeners.
IDEAL INVASION - broke shortly after the start and trailed the field.
TAIERI MISS - trotted roughly on the first bend.
TRICKY RASTUS - broke near the 350 metres.
MONRIKA - threw its head on several occasions and trotted roughly when back in midfield near the 500 metres.
 
Race 5THE COMMODORE HOTEL MOBILE PACEVideo  Video 
IVE ALREADY TOLD YOU - broke at the start and galloped for a considerable distance before settling. Placed on the Unruly for its future mobile starts. A Protest was lodged against the 3rd placing on the grounds of galloping in excess of 150 metres over the early stages The connections did not contest the Protest with the JCA disqualifying the gelding from 3rd placing. Junior driver H Jerard (who elected not to have assistance from a Senior Horseman) was fined $200.00 under Rule 869 (2) for using her whip on more occasions than permitted by clause (b) of the 'Use of Whip' Regulations.
WILD EXCUSE - broke at the start and shifted in checking another runner. A warning was placed on the filly's mobile barrier record.
CHATHAM KNIGHT - underwent a post-race veterinary examination after pulling up lame and was diagnosed with a suspected fracture to its right front fetlock. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance.
JIMMY RICHTER - broke late in the score-up and then checked shortly after the start by another breaking runner and trailed the field . A warning was placed on the gelding's mobile barrier record.
 
Race 6CRAYTHORNES HALSWELL TROTVideo  Video 
MY EYRE - broke at the start.
ALI LINDENNY - broke at the start.
SUNNY GLENIS - held up early final turn and then had difficulty obtaining clear running.
BRIGHT GLOW - driver I Cameron was fined $200 under Rule 869 (2) for using his whip on more occasions than permitted by clause (b) of the Use of Whip Regulations.
ASTOUND - driver D Butt defended a breach of Rule 868(3) in that he failed to drive ASTOUND out to the finish line when having a reasonable chance to run fourth. After hearing the evidence tendered from Stewards and driver D Butt the JCA found the charge proven and imposed a fine of $300 .
IN THE VALLEY - broke near the 1400 metres losing its chance.
 
Race 7PROBUILD ITM JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACEVideo  Video 
GOD ONLY KNOWS - Junior Horsewoman S Diamant, assisted by Senior Horseman G Smith, was shown the film and reprimanded for the manner in which she used the whip over the concluding stages. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful that this was Ms Diamant's first race day drive.
BACK IN BLACK - broke near the 600 metres checking a trailing runner and lost all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
I'M JIMMY JAMES - held up for clear running until approaching the 50 metres.
MISTER MIGHTY - broke near the 1600 metres losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners
WARLOCH - checked by a galloping runner near the 600 metres and broke briefly.
 
Race 8BRANDHOUSE MOBILE PACEVideo  Video 
DELIGHTFUL TANNER - locked wheels near the 200 metres with ALL ABOUT HENRY.
ONE DIRECTION - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's mobile barrier manners.
GORE BAY - driver M Hurrell (who elected not to be assisted by a Senior Horseman) was cautioned for the manner in which he drove passing the 1650 metres when becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of SANTANNA MACH and warned to exercise greater care in the future.
ROMANITE - checked and broke at 1650 metres after an easing of the pace.
ALL ABOUT HENRY - shifted outwards near the 200 metres briefly locking wheels with DELIGHTFUL TANNER.
 
Race 9TRICES FIREWOOD MOBILE PACEVideo  Video 
CULLENMORE - lay out and was reluctant to take the run that had become available in the passing lane early in the run home. Had to be steadied near the 100 metres when PEGASUS KOMMANDER shifted down marginally. Held up short of the winning post.
BHAKTI - held up briefly late in the run home.
PEGASUS KOMMANDER - shifted in under pressure marginally middle stages of the run home.
EVERY OPTION - worked forward to lead entering the first turn but was under pressure on the final turn and failed to run on to finish at the rear. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn stated that the gelding didn't handle the prevailing track conditions.
THE JANDEL MACHINE - hung inwards final bend and became awkwardly placed on the wheel of UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
GARRY'S LEGACY - had difficulty in obtaining clear running throughout the run home.
FREAK LIKE ME - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
BIG SMOKE - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was cleared to start after racing yesterday at the Geraldine TC 's meeting. Lay inwards in the early stages of the score-up hampering inside runners. This gelding was placed on the Unruly for future mobile starts. Raced three wide early and middle stages.
DREAMY DAMIEN - raced three wide early stages.
 
Race 10CRATE & BARREL LEESTON HOTEL YOUNG AT HEART HANDICAP TROTVideo  Video 
LOVEY DOVEY MOMENT - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was cleared to start after racing yesterday at the Geraldine TC 's meeting. Slow to begin.
JUSTAMOLLYARCHER - checked by a breaking runner early in the run home.
TIME FOR DIAMONDS - broke early in the run home but soon settled.
BEAR'S REST - broke briefly at the start.
RED HOT ROCKET - broke near the 400 metres losing its chance.
BEYOND THE HORIZON - broke at the start losing ground.
ONE OVER DOVER - broke near the 2400 metres losing considerable ground. Broke approaching the 150 metres.
 
Race 11FERN LAW MOBILE PACEVideo  Video 
MAGICOL IDEAL - raced in restricted room early in the run home when attempting to improve along the passing lane.
ARTSTANDING - raced three wide from the 1400 metres before crossing to race outside the leader passing the 1000 metres.
BANZIE - lay out throughout the running.
STOMPEM - inclined to lay inwards rounding the final bend and throughout the run home.
 
Race 12NEXT MEETING INTERISLANDER SUMMER FESTIVAL 29 DEC MOB PACEVideo  Video 
BIRD OF PARADISE - had some difficulty in obtaining clear running throughout the run home.
AWAYOVERNIGHT - driver R Payne reported that he did not activate the sliding blinds or removable deafeners due to being held up throughout the run home.
BONNIE BOY - the removable deafeners came adrift when activated near the 200 metres.